This example came from my collection. My friend purchased it raw and we submitted it to PCGS. I owned it for years but eventually decided to sell it. It was surprising when several collectors passed on it. It's has original surfaces and toning. I decided to put it back in the SDB for a few years. The price went up so I decided to offer it once again. This time it sold very quickly. I'm glad it found a good home!
Ran across this one at a show about 7 years ago. It had the right look and later CAC'd. Good luck trying to find anything similar now w/out a bean already on it, and a price tag to match.
I'll never forget the toned example that was graded MS-62 by NGC. Unfortunately, IMHO the even green toning was not natural. Others agreed, it sat in dealers inventory's for years.
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@Luster - I am in awe of the coins you have posted here. Thanks for sharing.